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LATEST UPDATE - 19th November 2008

On Friday 14th November, Mark, James and Ian left Taunton on their bikes. On Sunday 16th, the crew of WNAA and Rob also left from the place where Graham died in Taunton, to finish the remainder of his cycle ride. Howling wind, driving rain and broken bikes & vehicles could not prevent them completing his challenge as they cycled down that last long hill into Land's End on Tuesday.  Graham would be very proud to know he touched so many people's lives and that his fund-raising efforts would continue in his name - to help those who need the assistance of the Air Ambulance.

So please do still sponsor Graham and follow future fundraising events in his memory on www.justgiving.com/2008jogle 

Very many thanks for your continuing support.

October 2008

The crew from WNAA have been given the family's blessing after expressing a wish to complete Graham's challenge as a tribute to him. A team of 12 will leave their Base on Sunday 16th November and plan to arrive in Land's End on Tuesday morning. This will include Doctors and paramedics from the team and Rob Kittler, a friend of Graham. The crew would welcome additional donations (to  www.justgiving.com/2008jogle) to help keep this vital life-saving service flying.  www.wnaa.co.uk 

STOP PRESS 

Graham Lees, Managing Director of Cotswold Lifts died on the final days of his John O’ Groats to Lands End charity cycle ride to raise funds for the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.  

With many years experience in the lift industry and with a First degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Lift Engineering he will be sorely missed by family, friends and colleagues. Not least for his irreverent sense of humour.

His interests were many – including flying, motor biking and raising money for charity – he was very proud to have raised £10,000 in 2006 For Breast Cancer Care a cause very close to home.  He leaves a widow and two teenage children.

In 2006 Graham did the trip from Lands End to John O'Groats, solo, for Breast Cancer Care (www.justgiving.com/grahamlees) this page is now closed - see current page below.  The total raised was close to £10,000.  It was a worthwile and life changing experience for him, as well as a lot of help for an organisation that was very supportive to someone very close to his heart - his wife Celeste.  The final story on this trip is available as a PDF, www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~kroberts/barford/pdf/graham_lees.pdf

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor : Warwickshire And Northamptonshire Air Ambulance will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please do still sponsor Graham - www.justgiving.com/2008jogle

Many thanks for your support.

A pleasure to have known and dealt with.To Celeste and Family: "The sorrow slowly will fade but the love and memories will last forever." Donation by David G 09/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with Graham's friends and family. I hope this donation goes some way to creating something good out of such a terrible tragedy. Donation by Vicky Corner 09/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Graham always made me laugh with the tales of his adventures. Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex. Donation by Paul, Lou and Evelyn 09/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

For a very kind man Donation by Sheila & Dave Arthur 09/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Graham Donation by Sue Fletcher 09/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Deepest condolences to Celeste and her family Donation by Gil Williams 09/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Celeste, This is just so sad - we are both thinking of you and your family... Donation by Claire & Brent 09/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Deeply shocked - in our thoughts & prayers Donation by Dave B 09/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Our deepest sympathies to Celeste, Ellie and Alex. Donation by Sault family 09/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My deepest sympathy to Celeste & family Donation by Ian Heffernan Otis Ltd 09/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Such a sad loss. Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex. We will always remember the warm welcome we received at the fabulous house parties !! Donation by Jon and Nicky 09/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Such a pity. Friends and family must be very proud of this good man. Donation by Average Briton 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

One of lifes certaintities took you much too soon! Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex. Donation by Tony & Sue Cretella 08/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Our deepest sympathy to Celeste, Elenor and Alex, The comments are a testament to Grahams devotion to raising funds to benefit others Donation by Skilbeck/Marshall Family, Durham 08/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We never knew Graham but so very sorry to hear this awful news. God Bless. Donation by Dawn & Richard - Barford 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Deepest condolences to Graham's family and all at Cotswold Lifts. God Bless Donation by Neera shukla 08/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

An inspiration to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Donation by judith and david spoor 08/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Condolences from a fellow charity cyclist. Donation by Rod Perry 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So very sad. My deepest sympathy to Graham's family and colleagues at Cotswolds Lifts Donation by Christine Denison 08/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With Sadness, but lets reach the 10K Donation by Louise & Graham 08/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Condolances to his family and friends from all at Capricorn Donation by Capricorn Controls 08/10/08  

£100.00

We miss you mate Donation by Steve & Marilyn 08/10/08  

£111.00 + £31.31 Gift Aid

Our deepest condolences to Graham's family from his friends and colleagues at OCHA. Donation by Oxford Citizens Housing Association 08/10/08  

£100.00

My thoughts and prayers are with those left behind. Try to think of the happy memories when you feel sad. Donation by John W 07/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Cycled LEJoG this summer, aged 48... Donation by Chris Palmer 07/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Condolances to the family. I was hoping to cycle LEJOG too one day. I lost my dad young too so hope the kids get the help they need too. Donation by Velochick 07/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

top bloke sad news pride of britain mate Donation by go waste uk ltd birmingham 07/10/08  

£50.00

Donation by simon crowther 07/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by KB 07/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fellow cyclist in Reading. Very upset to see such sad news. Deepest sympathy to family and friends and good luck to all completing the ride. Donation by Stephen Rumble 07/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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